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Roman McKan holds a banner before a town hall discussing proposed health care legislation with Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash. ) on Tuesday September 1, 2009 on the University of Washington campus in Seattle.

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  1. Seattle police investigated this blood stain a mile north of the University of Washington campus and then searched the adjacent Cowan Park on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009. This was part of the manhunt for Maurice Clemmons, the man suspected of slaying four Lakewood police officers.
  2. University of Washington president Mark Emmert speaks in view of a new memorial during a Veteran's Day ceremony at the University of Washington Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Seattle. The school dedicated a new memorial to recognize all Medal of Honor recipients and specifically the eight Washington alumni who hold the award. Washington has more Medal of Honor recipients among its alumni than any other public school in the country except service academies. The award is the nation's highest award for military valor.
  3. Battalion commander ROTC cadet Lt. Col. Michelle Lee salutes at a Veteran's Day ceremony at the University of Washington Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Seattle. The school dedicated a new memorial to recognize all Medal of Honor recipients and specifically the eight Washington alumni who hold the award. Washington has more Medal of Honor recipients among its alumni than any other public school in the country except service academies. The award is the nation's highest award for military valor.
  4. Veterans salute as a group of Nisei soldiers march past at a Veteran's Day ceremony at the University of Washington Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Seattle. The school dedicated a new memorial to recognize all Medal of Honor recipients and specifically the eight Washington alumni who hold the award. Washington has more Medal of Honor recipients among its alumni than any other public school in the country except service academies. The award is the nation's highest award for military valor.
  5. Eagle Scout Alexander Kruse, right, whispers into the ear of Medal of Honor award recipient Wilburn Ross before a Veteran's Day ceremony at the University of Washington Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Seattle. The school dedicated a new memorial to recognize all Medal of Honor recipients and specifically the eight Washington alumni who hold the award. Washington has more Medal of Honor recipients among its alumni than any other public school in the country except service academies. The award is the nation's highest award for military valor.
  6. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 3: Seattle mayoral candidate Mike McGinn talks with a pair of students at the University of Washington while campaigning on Election Day, November 3, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. Mike McGinn and his opponent, Joe Mallahan are both running for public office for the first time.
  7. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 3: Seattle mayoral candidate Mike McGinn talks with a pair of students at the University of Washington while campaigning on Election Day, November 3, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. Mike McGinn and his opponent, Joe Mallahan are both running for public office for the first time.
  8. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 3: Seattle mayoral candidate Mike McGinn hands out campaign stickers at the University of Washington while campaigning on Election Day, November 3, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. Mike McGinn and his opponent, Joe Mallahan are both running for public office for the first time.
  9. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 3: Seattle mayoral candidate Mike McGinn talks with a group of students at the University of Washington while campaigning on Election Day, November 3, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. Mike McGinn and his opponent, Joe Mallahan are both running for public office for the first time.
  10. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 3: Seattle mayoral candidate Mike McGinn (L) talks with undecided voter Jessica Hong at the University of Washington while campaigning on Election Day, November 3, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. Mike McGinn and his opponent, Joe Mallahan are both running for public office for the first time.
  11. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 3: Seattle mayoral candidate Mike McGinn talks with a pair of students at the University of Washington while campaigning on Election Day, November 3, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. Mike McGinn and his opponent, Joe Mallahan are both running for public office for the first time.
  12. SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 3: Seattle mayoral candidate Mike McGinn talks with a pair of students at the University of Washington while campaigning on Election Day, November 3, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. Mike McGinn and his opponent, Joe Mallahan are both running for public office for the first time.
  13. Explosives-sniffing dog Kali is led by University of Washington police officer Kenny Johns as they inspect cars in a lot adjacent to the Seattle Seahawks' stadium prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Seattle.
  14. Howard University student step dancers and frat brothers from Phi Beta Sigma perform during the grand opening of AIDS Healthcare Foundation's first AIDS treatment center in Washington where the HIV rate is now reported to be 3% higher than the rate in Lagos, Nigeria on September 24, 2009 in downtown Washington, DC. The Blair Underwood Clinic will be run by AHF, the largest US non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare provider, which provides medical care and/or services to more than 100,000 individuals in 21 countries worldwide.

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